Omar Waheed
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Wanted: 445 Iowans to break a Guinness World Record at the Iowa State Fair
On Aug. 20, the Iowa State Fair attempts to break the current Guinness World Record for the largest cornhole tournament. → Read More
RAGBRAI entertainment includes Sugar Ray, Don Felder as cyclists ride 451 miles across Iowa
RAGBRAI entertainment from Sugar Ray, Don Felder and more returns for the 451-mile ride through Iowa for cyclists and fans alike. → Read More
The Dew Tour returns to Des Moines at Lauridsen Skatepark. Here's what you need to know
The event will be held July 29 and 30 at the skatepark, the nation's largest, and will feature Olympic-level competitors → Read More
Tweet Week brings a scavenger hunt for 80 ceramic birds hidden in downtown Des Moines
Tweet Week brings 80 colorful ceramic birds created by four artists from Mainframe Studios, hidden throughout downtown Des Moines. → Read More
Rescue crews search for man missing on hazardous stretch of North Raccoon River
Construction of replacement bridges where Interstate 80 spans the river has made the popular tubing and kayaking route hazardous. → Read More
Urbandale motorcyclist found dead in ditch in Kossuth County
Matthew Dean Strabble, 43, apparently lost control of his bike in a curve northeast of Algona over the weekend. → Read More
Urbandale motorcyclist found dead in ditch in Kossuth County
Matthew Dean Strabble, 43, apparently lost control of his bike in a curve northeast of Algona over the weekend. → Read More
Urbandale motorcyclist found dead in ditch in Kossuth County
Matthew Dean Strabble, 43, apparently lost control of his bike in a curve northeast of Algona over the weekend. → Read More
Urbandale motorcyclist found dead in ditch in Kossuth County
Matthew Dean Strabble, 43, apparently lost control of his bike in a curve northeast of Algona over the weekend. → Read More
USA Gymnastics Championships brings national and world champions to Des Moines
Well-known gymnasts will rub elbows with future stars over five days of fierce competition at the USA Gymnastics Championships in Des Moines. → Read More
Hundreds call for action against gun violence during March for Our Lives rally in downtown Des Moines
We are "no longer recommending policy — we are demanding it,” said Lexi Duffy, 18. → Read More
9 Des Moines-area restaurants where kids can eat for free that adults will enjoy too
Des Moines' restaurants offer a variety of places to take your kids to eat for free when an adult buys an entrée. Take a look at nine in central Iowa. → Read More
Victim of shooting at Ames church, who wanted to be a vet, recalled as energetic, kind, giving
A celebration of life service for Vivian Renee Flores is set for June 9 at Cornerstone Church. She was killed in the church parking lot on June 2. → Read More
Motorcycle accident in Des Moines neighborhood leaves driver dead
A motorcycle accident Friday morning on SE 3rd St. and Watrous Ave. left operator dead after sustaining critical injuries. → Read More
Invasive jumping worms now found in at least 11 Iowa counties
An invasive earthworm native to east Asia that was discovered in Iowa in 2018 has now spread to at least 11 counties. → Read More
President Bush to headline Hoover Foundation Banquet in Cedar Rapids and receive award
Former President Bush will receive the Hoover Foundation's first humanitarian award for his work with the President's Emergency Plan for Aids Relief. → Read More
Iowan of the Day returns for its 25th anniversary at the Iowa State Fair and you can apply
The Iowa State Fair's Blue Ribbon Foundation opens nominations for the Iowan of the Day. → Read More
Iowan of the Day returns for its 25th anniversary at the Iowa State Fair and you can apply
The Iowa State Fair's Blue Ribbon Foundation opens nominations for the Iowan of the Day. → Read More
Des Moines police investigate shooting that left one injured Saturday on University Avenue
The victim was shot in the shoulder on the 1700 block of University Avenue on Saturday night. → Read More
STAR 102.5's Colleen Powell to depart morning show after 21 years at the station
Colleen Powell from 'Ken, Colleen, & Kurt in the Morning' departs this coming June after 21 years at STAR 102.5. → Read More